{"product_id":"rush-caress-of-steel-vinyl-lp","title":"Rush – Caress Of Steel (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRush – \u003cem\u003eCaress Of Steel\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANR-1-1003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANR-3̶-1-1003C̶ -SIDE A̶ 1 R̶E̶C̶O̶R̶D̶ ̶3̶ ③ ⓪\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP Gatefold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRush is the legendary Canadian power trio from Toronto, Ontario — comprising Geddy Lee (vocals, bass, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums, lyrics). Widely regarded as one of the most technically accomplished and intellectually ambitious rock bands of all time, Rush built a devoted global following over five decades through relentless touring and a catalog spanning hard rock, progressive rock, and new wave. Their musicianship, complex arrangements, and literary-inspired lyrics set them apart from virtually every other band of their era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaress Of Steel\u003c\/em\u003e (1975) is Rush's third studio album and one of their most daring and misunderstood records. Released on Mercury Records, it marked a bold pivot toward progressive rock ambition — featuring extended, side-long compositions that would lay the groundwork for the landmark \u003cem\u003e2112\u003c\/em\u003e (1976). At the time of release, the album was a commercial disappointment and drew criticism from the label, yet it has since been reappraised as a pivotal and courageous step in the band's artistic evolution — Rush at their most experimental, willing to risk everything on their creative vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the hard-driving \u003cstrong\u003e“Bastille Day”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a politically charged rocker that remains a fan favourite and a live staple. \u003cstrong\u003e“Lakeside Park”\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rare moment of nostalgic warmth, inspired by Neil Peart’s childhood memories of a park in Port Dalhousie, Ontario. The album’s centrepiece is the epic \u003cstrong\u003e“The Necromancer”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the sprawling closer \u003cstrong\u003e“The Fountain of Lamneth”\u003c\/strong\u003e — a continuous six-part journey occupying all of Side B and one of the most ambitious compositions in the band’s catalogue. These extended pieces foreshadow the progressive grandeur that would define Rush’s classic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully \u003cstrong\u003ecleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew protective inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface scuffs present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed \u003cstrong\u003eflawlessly on a quality turntable — no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor pops and crackles noted, consistent with age and grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair condition--the word \"NEW\" in written in ink inside the sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide seam wear visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing beginning to form on cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photos carefully before purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA genuine piece of Rush history — the album that dared to dream before the world was ready to listen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71182632583421,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/PXL-20260824_204612958.jpg?v=1787953509","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/rush-caress-of-steel-vinyl-lp","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}